Baba Link Organic Farm

The updated Canadian Organic Standards are on line. I am tired of misinformation I have been hearing lately. If you want to know what is allowed and what isn't - here it is - free information.

Organic production systems : general principles and management standards.: P29-32-310-2026E-PDF - Government of Canada Publications - Canada.ca Publication information / bibliographic Record.

NFU-O Calls on Transport Canada to Permanently protect the Pickering Lands

The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) represents thousands of farmers across the province, including producers in Durham Region and the City of Pickering. We support new homes and jobs, while safeguarding Ontario’s best farmland and the agricultural system that sustains food security and rural economies.

Read the full statement here:
https://nfuontario.ca/news/nfu-o-calls-on-transport-canada-to-permanently-protect-the-pickering-lands/

Take Action Now to Protect the Pickering Lands!
93 Letters for 9,300 Acres - Protect the Pickering Lands!
Send a letter today to Transport Canada and your MP!

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/93-signatures-for-9300-acres-protect-the-pickering-lands

"Listening to Indigenous people and learning from their observations and experiences is essential to protect the lands and waters where they hunt, harvest, and grow foods and medicines, and to ensure the health and well-being of all human and non-human kin."

Glyphosate: What Indigenous communities have suspected for years about the dangers of the herbicide The recent retraction of peer-reviewed research claiming glyphosate is safe confirms what Indigenous communities have said for years.

📢Federal Budget Cuts Eliminate Landmark Organic Research Program in Saskatchewan - https://mailchi.mp/9354c3caae6a/media-release-jan-2626

Cuts to AAFC are disastrous for Canada, says National Farmers Union | National Farmers Union On Tuesday in his speech in Davos, Prime Minister Carney said “A country that cannot feed itself, fuel itself or defend itself has few options.” On Friday, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced…

https://www.producer.com/daily/selling-gmo-tomato-seeds-to-canadian-gardeners-reckless-say-advocates/

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Seedy Saturday Updates Green Venture inspires and equips Hamilton residents to take individual and collective action to preserve our natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build a community resilient to climate change.

Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters. - Vérification des faits : non, les pétroliers américains ne traversent pas le détroit d'Hécate. Elizabeth May explique clairement pourquoi l'interdiction des pétroliers existe et pourquoi il est important de la maintenir.

I am one of the farmers below. Should be fun and interesting. Free to register on line. Waterdown Farmers' Market Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario - EFAO National Farmers Union - Ontario

THIS MONDAY!

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a coffee, and join us for a casual yet insightful conversation with organic farmers from across Ontario. This special webinar hosts farmers who are redefining what it means to farm organically.

Event Details:
☕ Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST
📍 Online (Zoom)

Our roundtable will feature:

Len Van Hoffen
Southbrook , Niagara-on-the-Lake
Len is the Vineyard Manager at Southbrook, a biodynamic and regenerative vineyard. He focuses on soil health, biodiversity, and low-impact growing practices that support both grape quality and ecosystem vitality.

Patricia Kozowyk
Baba Link Farm , Flamborough
Patricia manages a diverse perennial farm with berries, Asian pears, herbs, edible flowers, and integrated native species for biodiversity. She is passionate about adapting perennial agriculture to climate change and exploring intergenerational land sharing and mentorship.

Sarah
Granskou Greens, Kitchener
Sarah runs an abundant all-season urban farm near downtown Kitchener, providing weekly shares throughout the winter. She grows climate-adapted greens and culturally significant crops while collaborating with local high schools.

The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Erica Shelley, guiding an open and thoughtful exchange on organic farming today.

Whether you are a farmer, food advocate, or simply curious about life on the land, this session offers a warm and welcoming space to listen, learn, and connect.

Free to attend. Registration required: https://bit.ly/43o6oI4

Time flies when you're having fun! Join us for 'Stock Up Saturday' - your last chance to stock up on your favourites for the off-season. Say good bye and connect with our vendors to find out how to continue to access their Canadian-made goodness. #stockupsaturday #waterdownfarmersmarket #waterdown #waterdownvillage #hamont #iheartwaterdownvillage #ontag #farmersmarket #lastday

https://www.rewildingmag.com/wild-farming-benefits-crops-and-ecosystems-too/?ref=rewilding-magazine-newsletter

Wild farming benefits crops – and ecosystems too How farmers are inviting nature onto their land to help restore the connections between cultivated and wild lands – and become stewards of biodiversity.